I often hear people referring to Microsoft Excel as a database—but that couldn't be further from the truth. Compared to true database systems, Excel is insecure, hits size limits too quickly, and ...

With all the fancy software on the market, there’s a reason why many people are still trying to use the spreadsheet Microsoft Excel as a database, even though it’s not meant to be one, says Blist CEO ...

Earlier this week I was asked about accessing data in Large Excel files from within Power Apps. Now I’ve never been a fan of Excel as a data source. Excel as a data destination (aka reports) is fine ...

If at all possible I'd like to do this without VBA, and I'd like it to work cross-platform in Win Office as well as Mac Office. My cumbersome method currently does both, but it's . . . cumbersome. If ...

Compare the best free Microsoft Excel alternatives for 2026, including features, pricing, pros and cons, and use cases for ...

Many people working in the corporate world need at least a passing familiarity with Microsoft Excel. Maybe you only indicated that you're skilled with Excel on your resume because it feels like one of ...